Columnist Joe Delaney: Singer Tony Kenny returns in ‘Sentimental Irish’

Joe Delaney

Thursday, March 30, 2000 | 8:42 a.m.

"Sentimental Irish," first billed as "Ireland's Call," marks the return of Irish singing star Tony Kenny plus other stars of Dublin's cabaret scene, including comedian Joe Curry, legendary musician-composer Dermot O'Brien, dancers Louise Bowden and Enda Donne and the Celtic Rhythm under the direction of Jim Doherty.

Curtain is at 8 p.m., tonight only, in Arizona Charlie's Palace Grand Theatre.

Admission is just $20.

If you've seen the stars of Dublin's Irish cabarets previously, you know how authentic, how enjoyable an evening it can be.

Consider this a real post-St. Patrick's Day treat.

Tonight through Saturday the UNLV Grand Opera Theatre performs Offenbach's comic operetta, "La Perichole," at 7:30 p.m. in UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall.

This is another entertainment bargain with ticket prices of $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for UNLV faculty, students and children.

Anent Joe Williams

Friday's main event locally is the annual Joe Williams Music Scholarship Fund Raiser Concert at Clark County Community College, featuring blues vocalist legend Ruth Brown with musical director Johnny Pate; Roz Ryan, recently at Mandalay Bay with "Chicago"; Barry Ross, musical director; and the CCSN All-Star Jazz Band conducted by Dr. Richard McGee.

Admission to CCSN's Nicholas Horn Theatre is $25 with all the proceeds going to the Joe Williams Scholarship Fund. ... Please note the 7:30 p.m. starting time. ... Ticket prices are tax-deductible.

Ruth Brown lives in Las Vegas. ... Several years ago she won a Tony Award for her performance on Broadway in "Black and Blue." ...For 30 years she battled the record companies in court to see that artists like herself, Ray Charles and Big Joe Turner received full royalties on their record sales. ... She finally won in 1998; everyone benefited.

Rhyolite update

The Friends of Rhyolite have resumed the annual Rhyolite Festival, this Friday through Sunday, with tours and special events in Nevada's most famous ghost town. ... Take Highway 95 to Beatty (about a two-hour drive), turn left at the main intersection and it's four more miles to Rhyolite. ... The Friends will host a Members and Descendants Dinner, 6 p.m. Saturday, free in the Beatty senior's center. ... Help keep Rhyolite alive.

Penny France has a hit show at the River Palms in Laughlin, "Diamonds and Pearls." ... There will be a special VIP showing at 9 p.m. Friday in the Crystal Sands showroom. ... Aisling (pronounced Ash-ling) Boyer, daughter of Brendan and Stella Boyer, is featured.

Brendan Boyer, co-founder of the Royal Irish Show Band is currently touring Ireland and England as a solo performer with a special troupe of artists and selling out wherever they're booked.

Stardust update

Wayne Newton closes tonight in the Stardust's Wayne Newton Theater, heads for Hawaii, returning for another extended run on April 17. ... David Clayton Thomas and Blood, Sweat and Tears will perform at the Stardust on Friday and Saturday. ... Also recommended: The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Charleston Heights Center.

LV Little Theatre's "Visiting Mr. Green" concludes its run with 8 p.m. performances, tonight through Saturday, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. ... The LV Little Theatre is at 3844 Schiff Drive. ... Ticket prices are $12, $10 for seniors and students. ... Call 362-7996.

The Acting Company performs Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at 7 p.m. Sunday in UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall. ... Tickets are $20, $30 and $40. ... The Society of Professional Journalists' Region 10/11 Conference will take place Friday through Sunday at the Orleans Hotel.

Star-policy rundown

It's Lorna Luft, recommended (Desert Inn); Patsy Cline Tribute (Gold Coast); Clint Homes (Harrah's); Bill Acosta (Luxor); Louie Anderson, plus Tommy Tune starring in "EFX" (MGM Grand); Siegfried & Roy (Mirage); Lance Burton (Monte Carlo); David Cassidy-Sheena Easton (Rio); Tony Orlando, Friday and Saturday (Riviera); Blood, Sweat & Tears (Stardust); and Andre-Phillippe Gagnon (Venetian).

Basset Hound lovers, please note: Basset Hound Rescue has five pre-owned bassets for adoption. ... All are spayed/neutered, current on shots, and vet health-checked. ... An application, adoption fee and home check is required. ... Call Darlene Carr at 386-9838. ... See you Friday.